During continuous conduction,
A) action potentials move in all directions along an axon.
B) action potentials occur at successive nodes along the length of the stimulated axon.
C) local currents depolarize adjacent areas of membrane so that action potentials continue along the membrane.
D) the action potential starts at the beginning of the neuronal pathway and continues form neuron to neuron.
E) local potentials produce a continuous outward flow of potassium ions.

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During continuous conduction, the depolarization of adjacent areas of membrane causes the action potential to propagate continuously along the membrane. This is in contrast to saltatory conduction, where action potentials occur only at the nodes of Ranvier along the axon.

During Continuous Conduction